An Electrical Substation Engineer is responsible for substation design including schematic development, physical layouts, equipment, and construction cost estimates.
Starting at $[starting rate] , higher depending on experience Position Overview We are seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to support the development, testing, certification, and ongoing improvement of power distribution and power protection equipment. This hands-on engineering role focuses on electrical design, component selection, troubleshooting, documentation, and product integration. Key Responsibilities Design electrical systems at the product level, including component selection, thermal system design, mechanical packaging concepts, and interconnection hardware selection/design . Apply knowledge of analog and digital circuit design, magnetics, and thermal engineering . Develop engineering and technical design specifications for power protection systems . Design switchboard power and control circuits . Create and maintain engineering documentation, including bills of materials (BOMs) and schematics . Support the qualification and integration of third-party devices into power distribution equipment. Participate in hardware design reviews to evaluate product robustness and performance. Contribute to customer and manufacturing documentation, test procedures, and technical reports. Provide sustaining engineering support for both newly launched and legacy power protection systems. Perform hands-on troubleshooting of electrical systems and subsystems. Support product safety certifications with NRTL organizations and applicable UL, CSA, and IEC standards . Required Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) . Experience with AutoCAD or similar CAD drafting software . Experience designing power distribution solutions such as:
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Switchboards Preferred Qualifications Proficiency with basic electrical engineering laboratory equipment, including: Oscilloscopes Network analyzers Signal generators Other standard EE test equipment Experience with three-phase electrical systems and electrical power systems . Strong technical writing, documentation, and verbal communication skills . Strong laboratory, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills . Why Consider This Opportunity? This position offers the opportunity to work hands-on with power distribution and protection systems , contributing to electrical product design from development and qualification through manufacturing, certification, and sustaining engineering. Apply today to be considered for this opportunity. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
